No fatalities

Croydon Airport Takeoff Accident Involving House Impact (G-EBEP)

Croydon, United KingdomTakeoff (climb)

On November 17, 1928, a De Havilland DH.9 (registration G-EBEP) operated by Surrey Flying Services was involved in an aviation accident near Croydon, United Kingdom during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost control shortly after departing Croydon Airport, crashing into a residential property in Sanderstead. All three occupants sustained serious injuries during the incident.

What happened

The incident occurred immediately following departure from Croydon Airport. During the initial climb phase, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The uncontrolled flight path led to a collision with a residential structure in Sanderstead, located south of the airport. Following the impact, the wreckage came to rest in the garden area of the property.

The force of the crash resulted in significant structural damage to both the aircraft and the house, effectively demolishing them. All three individuals on board were involved in the accident and sustained serious injuries.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific contributing factors or official investigation conclusions regarding the loss of control during the climb phase.